You can get a good return on your investment when it comes to loft insulation cost. If your home had no loft insulation previously and you then install the 270mm depth that’s recommended when you use mineral wool, you could make significant savings on your energy bills.

With the average household’s annual fuel bill rising by £700 this month it has never been more important to make sure your home is insulated properly.

The saving will depend on the type of home you live in. In a mid-terrace house, you could save £230 a year; £255 in a semi-detached house; £365 in a detached bungalow; and £580 in a detached house, says the Energy Saving Trust (EST), an independent organisation that helps householders with energy choices.

If your home previously had 120mm of loft insulation but you improved this to the recommended 270mm instead, you can still make some savings on your energy bills of £20 per year in a mid-terraced house; £25 per year in a semi-detached house; £35 a year in a detached bungalow; and £40 per year in a detached house, the EST says.

In addition, loft insulation can allow for a substantial reduction in your household’s carbon footprint, reducing huge amounts of CO2 produced per year. A detached house has the potential to save up to 80kg of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere every year.